Right after breakfast, where we ate with vigor, we were on our way to visit the village, we had planned to go to the infinity and beyond that day. We were lucky with the weather really!, everybody said this area had a changing weather so I even brought a raincoat. I have to confess I was a bit fed up of so high temperatures those days, but my I. was really glad. This was the walking pier to the village. This morning walk was like the quote says, "a blessing for the whole day".

LE FORT NATIONAL DE SAINT MALO. Historical monument built in 1689 by a military architect to protect the port of Saint Malo. The history of this village is very closely linked to the corsair city. When the tides are low, you can walk and visit the fort, as shown in the second picture. (Both pictures are mine, but were taken in different moments in time).

Like a stone boat aground at the mouth of the Rance River, Saint-Malo proudly displays its walls next to the beach and harbor. The facades and towers emerging from the fortifications that give the city so characteristic silhouette. The best thing to do when you arrive in Saint-Malo is to walk the walkway along the beach towards the village and enjoy those stunning views.

Rising out of the granite rock, St Malo is a maze of medieval streets bursting with history and culture. The legacy of the pirates of the 19th century and the siege during the Second World War entwines with the bustling array of arty shops and the delicious aroma from restaurants, outdoor markets and cafes, for a romantic atmosphere. Oysters, crêpes and galettes are local delicacies to be enjoyed throughout the restaurants of the town. In my case I was in the best possible company.

The city that is in the walled interior of St Malo is called "Intramuros" since it is within the two kilometers of wall that is still in perfect condition after more than 700 years. This town is full of life.

Don´t think that this place was empty or whatever, the truth is that I always wait and wait and wait until there´s nobody around (if I can) and then I shoot and that´s it. I´ll have to reward I. for his patience, I don´t know where he gets this while we´re travelling.

St Malo has several districts, the most popular being that "inside the walls". The tall granite buildings, most of which were restored after being bombed during the war, house an interestiing mix of nice shops to suit all tastes. We took a tour on the little train that goes around the ramparts. There´s also a museum for those who need more information and the Cathedral, which was about to close.

St Malo, city of corsairs, is considered to be one of the most attractive channel ports in France. I must say I loved the town. In winter, the sea goes wild like the picture below. There are shops that sell awesome pictures of the city when it´s spring tide season. Like the one below, which is not mine. What a shame not to see St Malo like this.

And as usual good things come to an end. We went back home with a terrible weather, Bourdeaux is always in a constant traffic jam, so our journey back home was 3 hours delayed. This was our back to reality.

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